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Overview |
Clemson | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Clemson, SC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,466 | 342 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clemson.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clemson | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,118 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,062 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,577 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,430 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Clemson | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,819 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 22,704 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clemson | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clemson | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Clemson | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Clemson | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | - | ||
Campus |
Clemson | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 342 students)
Clemson vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clemson or Aquinas College?
- Aquinas College is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($21,350.00 vs. $14,118.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at Clemson than Aquinas College ($38,062.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Clemson ($20,892 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 39.5% lower than costs at Clemson University ($8,850 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Clemson University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Clemson University ($12,820 vs. $10,430)
Clemson vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clemson or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Clemson .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 160 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Clemson vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clemson or Aquinas College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Aquinas College and Clemson.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Aquinas College (80% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/